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Joburg CBD residents left frustrated by power outage following gas explosion – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

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A woman who spoke to Eyewitness News anonymously said when there is no electricity, the water pump where she lives does not work, resulting in a double outage of power and water.

A man passes the scene of a gas explosion in the Johannesburg CBD on 19 July 2023. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News

JOHANNESBURG – Some residents in the Johannesburg CBD have accused property owners in the area of failing to supply alternative means of power to buildings that have been without electricity.

Some parts of downtown Joburg were plunged into darkness on Wednesday after a suspected gas leak explosion on Bree Street, that left one dead, injuring at least 45 others.

The City has said it would restore power on Monday.

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Frustrated residents said although the explosion was out of anyone’s control, landlords could have done better in assisting tenants.

A woman who spoke to Eyewitness News anonymously said when there is no electricity, the water pump where she lives does not work.

She said the…

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